ID of hunter found shot, killed in Douglas is released

An investigation continues into the shooting death of a 56-year-old hunter whose body was found Monday by other hunters in woods off West Street.

The man was identified yesterday as Winfield S. Dix of 28 Roslyn Road.

According to District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., the death does not appear to be suspicious. Hunters found the body about 10:30 a.m. and called 911.

Monday was the first day of deer shotgun hunting season.

The medical examiner’s office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

The death is being investigated by state police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office as well as State Police Crime Scene Services and Firearms Identification Section, state Environmental Police and Douglas Police.